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A AT GLANCE SPONSORED BY Market study results show more than half of all horse owners in the United States offer their horses some type of supplement. ose supplements typically fall into TWO categories: 1 Nutritional or feed supplements, which are designed to meet a horse’s needs when certain nutrients—such as vitamins or minerals— are missing from the diet. Example: A hay analysis might reveal that your horse’s forage is deficient in certain vitamins and minerals necessary for basic bodily functions and optimum health. A carefully selected supplement can help fill the void. 2 Health supplements, which are intended to support maintenance of normal biological structure and function. Example: Your aging sport horse is showing early signs of osteoarthritis-associated discomfort, so your veterinarian recommends a joint- support supplement containing ingredients backed by research showing improved joint function in study horses. By Michelle Anderson, The Horse digital managing editor Reviewed by Clair Thunes, PhD, Summit Equine Nutrition Photos by iStock Equine Supplements Supplements ingredients can include: ♦ Vitamins; ♦ Minerals; ♦ Herbs; and ♦ Other botanicals. On the market you’ll find many different supplements purported to offer a myriad of benefits for horses. Health supplements include claims to support: ♦ Joints; ♦ Pain management; ♦ Gastrointestinal tract/ digestion (e.g., gastric ulcers, and sand colic); ♦ Anxiety/stress (i.e., calming supplements); ♦ Hoof health; ♦ Shiny, healthy hair coats; ♦ Respiratory health; ♦ Allergies; ♦ Metabolic issues; ♦ Energy; ♦ Anhidrosis; ♦ Insect control; ♦ And more. An analysis measures hay’s nutrients. Joint supplements are a popular choice for horse owners. PAM McKENZIE PAM McKENZIE Hoof health Shiny coats Anxiety/stress Metabolic issues Allergies
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Market study results show more than half of all horse owners in the United States offer their horses some type of supplement. Those supplements typically fall into two categories:
1 Nutritional or feed supplements, which are designed to meet a horse’s needs when certain nutrients—such as vitamins or minerals— are missing from the diet.Example: A hay analysis might reveal that your horse’s forage is deficient in certain vitamins and minerals necessary for basic bodily functions and optimum health. A carefully selected supplement can help fill the void.
2 Health supplements, which are intended to support maintenance of normal biological structure and function. Example: Your aging sport horse is showing early signs of osteoarthritis-associated discomfort, so your veterinarian recommends a joint-support supplement containing ingredients backed by research showing improved joint function in study horses.
By Michelle Anderson, The Horse digital managing editorReviewed by Clair Thunes, PhD, Summit Equine NutritionPhotos by iStock
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Supplements ingredients can include:♦ Vitamins;♦ Minerals;♦ Herbs; and♦ Other botanicals.
On the market you’ll find many different supplements purported to offer a myriad of benefits for horses. Health supplements include claims to support:♦ Joints;♦ Pain management;♦ Gastrointestinal tract/
digestion (e.g., gastric ulcers, and sand colic);
♦ Anxiety/stress (i.e., calming supplements);
♦ Hoof health;♦ Shiny, healthy hair coats;♦ Respiratory health;♦ Allergies;♦ Metabolic issues;♦ Energy;♦ Anhidrosis;♦ Insect control;♦ And more.
An analysis measures hay’s nutrients.
Joint supplements are a popular choice for horse owners.
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Tips♦ Select supplements and ingredients
that offer benefits supported by inde-pendent scientific studies. Not sure? Search by ingredient on theHorse.com to find research summaries.
♦ Work with your veterinarian to diag-nosis any health condition or disease your horse might have. Your veterinar-ian will help create a treatment and management plan that might include supplements.
♦ An equine nutritionist can help formu-late a balanced diet for your horse and ensure you’re not over- or underfeed-ing any nutrients.
♦ Feed following the manufacturer’s instructions or as directed by your veterinarian and/or equine nutritionist.
♦ Ensure each individual horse con-sumes its own supplements (this might mean separating horses during mealtimes).
♦ Remember that “natural” ingredients don’t necessary equal “safe.”
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Many horse people equate supplements with small scoops or packages around 1 or 2 ounces per serving. But some nutritional supplements come in the form of ration balancers and concentrate feeds. These options often supplement calories, fat, and protein, as well as essential vitamins and minerals. Some include additional ingredients. For example, some senior and performance horse concentrates include ingredients purported to support joint function, such as glucosamine.
Supplements come in many forms that you can top-dress on rations or administer directly to horses:♦ Powder♦ Pellets♦ Granules♦ Liquids♦ Pastes
Warning!
Some supplements include
ingredients forbidden by horse
show or event organizations.
Check your governing body’s
prohibited substance list before
feeding your horse
any supplements.
